Texas Standard for February 20, 2017
One month after taking office, there are historically low approval ratings for the President. But in Texas, new numbers tell quite a different story. Also: A working vacation for members of congress? Many appear to be busy this week avoiding hometown constituents. And along the border: Mexico warns the price for deteriorating relations may mean an end to intelligence cooperation. Plus: Have you seen redbuds blooming? Seen the calendar? A new reality’s taking root in Texas, we’ll check in. And the first President of the United States was … John somebody? Those stories and so much more, today on the Texas Standard:

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